Band Logo

The main logo and text we wanted to be basic we used the basic white and black imagery and theme, We played around with both the font and colour and after deliberation we decided this is the most suited to delphic and image we are trying to create. we will keep thisfor now but might chose to develop this later on.

Teacher Feedback: On first cut

So after making a start on editing with the material we had we decided the get some teacher feedback on the shots and scene we had filmed and put together in final cut for the video. The initial part of the video the intro was said to be a good setting and the positioning of Jack was appropriate being his was the main character and the attention is always on him. However when the beginning of verse one it was mentioned that Jack was not strong enough at miming the lyrics properly to be convincing enough that it was actually him singing. We went over the imagery quite a few times and did see some faults to the miming and agreed with the point. because of this we have decided that it would be better if we took out the miming verses and concentrated on jack telling the narrative physically through his acting. This was the first change we will make at the filming shoot. The next criticism was that in verse one there was no clear start to the narrative after knowing what our plan was for the story it was highlights this wasn't following or explaining the narrative that was meant to be seen in the video. The actual plan was to show Jack in verse one was to be dragged to the bedroom, however there is not enough in our original footage to explain this, So we will be thinking of a new approach to help explain the narrative clearer.

The good points to the edited part of the video was the use of cameras angles the narrative that is trying to come through, which we need to work on to get the message across. We have decided to look at a new approach in telling the story with possibility of using real time footage and flash backs using different camera and after affects. We think that the this idea of flash backs will definitely go with the song structure and meaning and will hopefully help us the tell the narrative exactly the way we want to. it is difficult to create just the right look for the video but we feel but working on the filming again, and re-filming certain aspects of the story we can create a better video and a clearer narrative.

2nd Film shoot

For the second shoot we invited along Todd the little boy featured in the video to represent a younger jack the main character in the video. The idea of using both Todd and jack together to create one character will have to also be seen in the editing to create the look and the impression that he represents the younger jack. Initially we wanted to create the sense of voyeurism, however with developing the idea when when edit the pieces.


Using the characters in the same position stationary in shot for both jack and Todd will help us to create the idea that both boys are the same characters, Using a steady shot, then close ups of the boys both miming the lyrics will help us to create. The continuity between characters.





We also filmed some small scenes for the montage, the bits to film in a create the flashback type of look for the narrative. Although there will a linear narrative running through the video the small clips of flashback and montage will help us to create the idea that he is regretting his past actions that's why he is constantly thinking back, fitting in with the story.

1st draft of album artwork

This is the first draft of the album artwork, this is a basic design and we plan to develop on the idea. We just created this as a base to develop on.

Development of website

So for our digi-pak there was a few options as to what we could do, going along with our video, because of Sam's skills at creating and working on web pages and websites, we decided with his guidance and over view we would create a website rather than a magazine advert. The website my be fully functioning and has to have a variety of different animations and content about the release of Delphic album Acolyte.



The initial look for the website was simplistic however together we feel that this is too simplistic and would like to create a more professional and fitting website for Delphic. We looked at different websites to look at the conventions and all seem to have a quite a lot of content to keep the reader interested. The level of skill and actual technology on each of the website is high so we feel we need to try and create the same look, so for this Sam is going to look into creating a more sophisticated looked website based on our initial idea. With Sam's skills i think that the website will look exactly how we would want and will fit in appropriately to the theme we are trying to create. Later on we will place the video for doubt on the home page, once it is completed.

Plan for shoot 2

Wednesday 10th February
After reviewing our footage from 01/02/10 there were some scenes that were more acceptable than others, and we found ourselves with a lot of small gaps where we would fit in small random clips. Although we need to film some of the party scenes again, most people couldn't make it, so we compiled a list of short random things that will fill the gaps.
Including:
A homosexual kiss
Lights being switched on.
A spinning coin.
Rolling of dice.
Jack Clegg looking into a mirror.
Washing hands.
Shower scene.
Crying.
Biting of lip.
Rolling/ Smoking a cigarette.
Drinking Milk.
Scrunching hair.
Key in a door.
Biting an apple.
Close up of eye opening.
All these may seem random, but in context they have hidden meanings and relevance to the narrative of our video. Furthermore we will be filming the scenes of the young boy(Todd Cook), which will be used for the choruses. We will have to plan a date in the half term or soon after for the remainder of the party scenes, as well as the stuff we have to re-shoot.

The process of Editing

We as a group are using final cut to edit, from our initial footage we got quite a good range of shots the initial into to the song we created a part scene with a difference, we used the strobe to firstly create the look of a party, but also the movement of the people around the main character jack is some what like the idea these people and ideas are all going around in his head. The fact that jack is static throughout the shot shows he isn't involved in the happens of the party. This initial into creates the idea that Jack is the main character instantly and by framing him in the this way with his static and movement all around his straight away diverts the attention to him which is what we wanted to achieve.

The strobe creates attention to what is happening on the screen straight away. We then later carry on with the narrative unwrapping the story behind the beginning on the scene with the party. We carry on the create the setting of the party and exactly what has happened to jack to make him behave the way he is in the scene. The use of the narrative helps to explains what he is doubting throughout. We have chosen to not have Jack miming the verses only the chorus. This we feel will help jack to explain the narrative physically , through his acting. Jack will be able to create the narrative on screen through the actions he is doing from scene to scene.


By the use of technology final cut has enabled us to create the look that fits well with the song doubt. We were able to use cross dissolve and changing of lightening, and other tools to create exactly the right look. I feel that final cut is the perfect program in creating the right music video and is straight forward and easy to manage when editing.

The editing throughout will show continuity because without this the video will not gel narratively. the pace of editing will fit in the with pace of the song, however will have to represent the look we are also wanting to create for doubt as the pace in some parts of the song is extremely fast, and this would not be appropriate for the video and the target audience. The ideas that we have for the video will be shown through the editing, Jordan will take role as the main person to use final cut with all of our input, but we will all take it all in turns to use final cut.